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Emily Swanson

Emily Swanson is a reporter at the Bronx Times and 2023 graduate of the CUNY Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism. Originally from Minneapolis, MN, she now lives in the South Bronx neighborhood of Port Morris. She enjoys cooking, photography and rooting for the Knicks, Timberwolves, Liberty and Yankees.

The South Bronx is home to two gas-powered peaker plants, Harlem River Yards and Hell Gate (pictured). Photo Adrian Childress
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South Bronxites say no to Harlem River Yards permit renewal

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junk food popcorn soda drink ready for movie watching at open air cinema
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The Bronx Independent Cinema Center to host outdoor film screening Thursday

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The abandoned infant was found near this nail salon on Eastchester Road near Mace Avenue
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Abandoned infant found in stroller on Eastchester Road in Pelham Gardens

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Rep. Ritchie Torres announces new ghost gun legislation at University Prep Charter School June 20, 2023
Mott Haven

Angellyh Yambo Gun Free Zone Expansion Act announced in front of namesake’s former South Bronx high school

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Boats are docked on City Island, Thursday, June 15, 2023.
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City Islanders continue push for increased NYPD harbor patrol

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The Bronx Museum & NY State Senator José M. Serrano Present: ‘American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez’ Film Screening and Q&A
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  • Fordham University receives $2.5M for the Bronx Green Jobs Center
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